Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM Shares Bought by Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC

Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 3.8% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 177,782 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,509 shares during the period. Exxon Mobil accounts for about 0.8% of Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $21,394,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Westfuller Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil during the third quarter valued at $30,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 1,595.2% in the third quarter. TruNorth Capital Management LLC now owns 356 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 335 shares during the last quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC raised its position in Exxon Mobil by 95.8% during the third quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 370 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Exxon Mobil by 307.0% in the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 407 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 307 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on XOM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $186.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on Exxon Mobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Exxon Mobil currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $152.39.

Insider Transactions at Exxon Mobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi raised its XOM price target to $175 (from $150), citing a renewed structural interest in oil names amid tight markets; that upgrade helped underpin investor enthusiasm even though the firm kept a “neutral” rating. Citi Boosts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target by 17% Amid Middle East Tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Energy-sector rally driven by higher oil and geopolitical risk boosted large integrateds like Exxon; sector headlines (including jumps in LNG and project names) lifted sentiment across peers. Venture Global Jumps as Oil Rally Ignites Energy Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial progress on Exxon’s LNG footprint: Reuters reports Italy will begin receiving LNG from the Golden Pass (QatarEnergy–Exxon JV) in June, which supports medium‑term LNG volumes and revenue diversification. Italy to get LNG from QatarEnergy-Exxon’s US Golden Pass from June, sources say
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market fundamentals remain constructive: FactSet notes S&P 500 earnings growth staying strong, which supports risk appetite into cyclicals — a tailwind for energy in a bull market, but not specific to Exxon’s near-term price action. What Oil Shock? S&P 500 Estimates Keep Rising. These Stocks’ Views Rise Most.
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility tied to Iran/conflict headlines is a two‑way risk: signs of de‑escalation have triggered quick oil drops and a rapid unwind in energy longs, producing steep intra‑day declines for Exxon in recent sessions. Exxon Mobil slides as crude prices retreat on renewed Iran ceasefire optimism
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed — some trims to ratings and notes that the rally may be “stretched” mean downside risk if oil retraces materially; investors should watch oil, shipping/Strait of Hormuz headlines and positioning. Market summary and analyst notes on XOM

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

XOM opened at $160.63 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $152.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $129.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $669.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 0.29. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 12-month low of $97.80 and a 12-month high of $176.41.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $80.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.Exxon Mobil’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.67 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were issued a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is 61.58%.

Exxon Mobil Profile

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is an integrated oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products and the manufacture and sale of petrochemicals. Its operations span the full energy value chain, including upstream exploration and development of crude oil and natural gas; midstream transportation and storage; and downstream refining, product distribution and retail. The company also produces a broad range of chemical products for industrial and consumer applications.

ExxonMobil markets fuels and lubricants under well-known brands such as Exxon, Mobil and Esso, and its Mobil 1 motor oil is a prominent consumer product.